A Ridgeway man is facing charges after a drug investigation in Niagara’s south end.
In early 2026, detectives with the Niagara Regional Police began probing suspected drug trafficking at a home on Nicolas Road.
A search warrant was executed on May 27th, leading to the arrest of 49-year-old Raffaele Petrarzuolo of Ridgeway.
He’s charged with multiple counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, involving fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and opioids, along with breaching probation.
Investigators say they also seized suspected fentanyl and meth, empty methadone bottles, trafficking-related items and a replica BB handgun.
A second person, 35-year-old Candace Kasper of Fort Erie, was also arrested on an outstanding probation warrant.
(Written by Brandon Warby)